Transition and Start-Up
Seamless Program Aligned to Your Goals
Partnering With the Right Provider
A partnership with ESS, the leading K-12 staffing and management company, increases your pool of professional substitute educators and improves absence fill rates.
Successful District Implementations Nationwide
A Streamlined Approach
As a quality education staffing company, ESS works to understand your District’s unique culture and determine the best solutions to achieve your District’s specific goals. This involves creating a plan to convert current substitute teacher and paraprofessional staff, immerse ourselves within the community, recruit additional employees, integrate technology, and deliver program transparency through robust reporting.
When you partner with ESS, you can count on our team to be present and working from day one. As we assimilate into your community, we are focused on matching high-quality candidates with the exact requirements of each of your schools.
A dedicated team prioritizes top-notch customer service. You can count on the investment of our vast resources to support your District throughout the transition period and every day of our partnership. With more than 700 internal team members nationwide, ESS has developed a dynamic multi-tiered support system second to none. While your local management team provides hands-on, in-district oversight of daily operations, the expertise of our regional office and the resources of our national hub are as close as a phone call or a quick flight away.
District Implementation
Once we assess requirements, needs, and concerns, ESS will collaborate with you to establish a workable timeline. Partnering with a quality substitute staffing agency should maximize ease of scheduling, increase access to pertinent attendance data, and optimize efficiency while minimizing personnel efforts and paperwork.
- A transition team made up of experienced managers who are supported from every area of ESS, including human resources, finance, recruiting, compliance, legal, marketing, and information technology
- A customized plan of action designed specifically for your District
- Clear, detailed Gantt charts that lay out milestone dates and deliverables for each area of the transition process
- A timeline that moves as quickly or slowly as your District requires
Talent Conversion to Onboarding
When taking on an educational staffing partner, it’s common for school districts to have concerns about their valued “district originals” – those talented substitute and permanent employees who have effectively served your District in the past. Without missing a beat, ESS quickly converts your current, active staff and assists them through the onboarding process.
ESS offers all interested staff the opportunity to continue working under our partnership. We immediately send a welcome packet inviting your “district originals” to an orientation session that sets them on the path to employment with ESS. As we answer all questions regarding wages, benefits, and additional perks, we also expedite the verification of credentials to ensure your seasoned substitute employees can continue supporting your District without interruption in service.
School Support Implementation
We ensure that your schools receive the support they need to thrive by dedicating staff specifically to their care. Our team meets with principals, staff, and key stakeholders to relay all essential information.
Additionally, ESS invests in educational and philanthropic initiatives that empower teachers and address needs in the greater community. Through ongoing efforts like anti-bullying campaigns and autism awareness to seasonal food, coat, and holiday gift drives, we support our school communities and provide opportunities for our employees to make meaningful contributions outside of the classroom.
Recruiting New Talent
From meeting all state-mandated qualifications to fulfilling all requirements set forth by your District, you can expect that the most qualified substitute teachers and school aides are hired to strengthen absence fill rates. We leave no stone unturned when recruiting new substitute educators to enhance your talent pool.
ESS works with you to develop a customized recruiting and marketing plan. We capitalize on traditional recruitment measures such as university visits and job fairs, and we also utilize job boards and social media to reach the widest audience. Our outreach includes participation in district and community events with the potential to engage parents, college students, and retirees. Through widely focused recruitment efforts which are at work 365 days a year, ESS identifies the best new candidates for your school community before engaging them in face-to-face training with experienced educators.
Systems Integration
A quality staffing company helps district administrators integrate absence tracking and substitute placement software with other business and human resources systems. These may include employee attendance, time management, and payroll software.
Our mobilized technology experts review your District’s systems and lead the transfer of key personnel and absence data. As we streamline systems integration, you will realize greater program efficiency and a lightened administrative burden. Your partnership with ESS not only encompasses training sessions and scheduled check-ins for central office and building administrators, it also includes on-demand support to help you customize reports and analyze real-time attendance data.